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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.16, 1,708.76 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.16, 1,708.76 and 445.80 is: 668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.16 : 1,708.76 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.16/1,708.76 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.16x = 1,708.76 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.16x = 761,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,765.21/1,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.71

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